Li Bai, a great poet from China’s Tang Dynasty, composed a very famous poem: “Sailing early from Baidi Town” “This morning, I departed the town of Baidi, engulfed by vibrant clouds. I return to far away Jiangling within a single day. From both banks, the steady sound of … [Read more...]
Letting Go of Harsh Self-Judgments: The Eight Steps to Change. Step 1.
We speak often about the perils of negative self-talk and the importance of living a lifestyle of radical acceptance. When you step back and simply view your feelings for what they are without critical self-judgement, you open a world of possibility for yourself. That world is … [Read more...]
Small Steps Lead to Big Results
"How do you eat the elephant? One bite at a time." Not long ago, I was working with a group of adolescents in an acute inpatient psychiatric hospital. Most of the kids, regardless of their problems, had goals for the future, but had no idea how to pursue them. They did … [Read more...]
The 3 W’s to Goal Achievement
Many of us are familiar with the S.M.A.R.T of goal setting. Goal setting involves establishing specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-targeted goals. But are you familiar with the three W's of goal achievement? And are you familiar with their connection to hope? … [Read more...]
The Key to Success: Baby Steps
What I learned from a nine-year-old. Teaching Howard was my very first post. Since that time I have made several changes and really want to share Howard’s story with you again. Howard taught me about the importance of baby steps and how minor accomplishments can propel us all … [Read more...]